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SPOTLIGHTTransforming the airport experience:UDAN Yatri Cafe and various passenger facilities unveiledHon'ble Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe and launched a th series of enhanced passenger facilities on 20 February, 2026 at an event held at Coimbatore International Airport marking another significant milestone in strengthening India's aviation ecosystem. The inauguration was held in the presence of Shri Murlidhar Mohol, Hon'ble Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation; Shri L. Murugan, Hon'ble of Minister State for Parliamentary Affairs of India; Shri Samir Kumar Sinha, Secretary, MoCA; Shri Vipin Kumar, Chairman, AAI along with senior officials from the Ministry and the Airports Authority of India.Along with Coimbatore, UDAN Yatri Cafes have been operationalised at Surat, Mumbai, Trivandrum and Mangaluru airports, providing quality refreshments at affordable prices while promoting local flavours. The launch of Digi Yatra at Surat, Port Blair, Mangaluru, Trivandrum, Navi Mumbai and Nagpur airports further advance seamless, paper less and contact less t ravel through facial recognition technology. Additional amenities including Free Wi-Fi services, AVSAR outlets supporting local artisans under the 'One Station One Product' concept, thoughtfully designed Kids' Zones, and Flybraries to nurture reading habits among young travellers have been introduced to enrich the overall airport experience.Addressing the gathering, the Hon'ble Minister underscored the transformative vision of UDAN- %u201cUde Desh Ka Aam Nagrik%u201d-as a vehicle of inclusive growth, enabling wider access to air travel for citizens across the country. He highlighted the rapid modernisation of airport infrastructure, expansion of regional connectivity, adoption of digital solutions such as electronic pilot licences, and the promotion of passenger-friendly initiatives that collectively make air travel more affordable, efficient and accessible. These measures reaffirm the Government's commitment to strengthening aviation as a key driver of economic development and national integration.